How far is Hollywood, FL from Brandon, FL?
The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to Brandon, FL is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.2 miles (301.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hollywood and Brandon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood and Brandon.
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Start on Hollywood Boulevard
66 m · 12 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
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Continue on Hollywood Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard
1852 ft · 38 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
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Take the exit right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
1728 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
1629 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West
538 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
2098 ft · 45 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
3169 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
750 ft · 28 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando
657 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
125.2 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
75 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
60.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit left toward Flamingo Drive
2543 ft · 54 sec · Flamingo Drive
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left
25.8 mi · 34 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Brandon Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hollywood and Brandon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
125 mi · 02h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Hollywood and Mostly Sunny near Brandon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hollywood to Brandon?
The road trip is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km) and usually takes 04h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Vero Corridor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.3 miles from Hollywood and 118.1 miles from Brandon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.2 miles (301.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.59 one way or $69.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hollywood and Mostly Sunny near Brandon.
Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Vero Corridor.
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Kissimmee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and Brandon. Straight-line distance: 187.14 mi (301.18 km).
#1 Hollywood
A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 154,611 |
| Coordinates | 26.0112000, -80.1494900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brandon
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, Florida.
| Population | 48,859 |
| Coordinates | 27.9378000, -82.2859200 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brandon (-82.28592, 27.9378)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 380 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $34.59 | $69.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $38.33 | $76.66 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $40.83 | $81.67 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $36.28 | $72.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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